A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 761 questions, good luck!
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would make use of a DeviceNet protocol?
Which of the answers below best reflects the power range that is transmitted to field devices when the Foundation fieldbus H1 is operating?
There are three parameters that need to be configured when manually addressing in IPv4. Which of the answers below represents the parameters that are required?
Which of the answers below is best represented by the number "1" on a typical H1 segment?
Which of the signal transmission modes is best described as one that uses modulation to convert a received signal?
The heart of a DCS is considered the PLC and it's five main programming languages. Which of the programming languages would be described as mimicking the components of the hardware of an analog control in self-contained blocks of code?
Field instrument to PLC is best defined by which of the answers below?
Modbus protocol can implement data encapsulation over IP based networks. Which of the statements below is an advantage of using encapsulation?
IN IPv4 both static and dynamic addressing can be used in conjunction with each other. Which of the situations below needs to be focused on when using both addressing options?
SCADA control systems are similar to other control system, but the components for a SCADA system vary slightly. Which of the components below would be required to effectively alert operators to a communication system failure?
Data communication in a DCS takes the form of various networks. Which of the networks below connect servers that share control data over redundant networks?
With the HART protocol, field device messages consistently have _______ bytes of information about status. Choose the best answer from those provided below to fill in the blank.
Modbus protocol can implement data encapsulation over IP based networks. Which of the statements below is an advantage of using encapsulation?
Which of the topology connections is the most typical for a HART communication device?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the second smallest in area covered?
For larger network configuration in IPv4, the more practical option is dynamic addressing. Which of the options below is a vital difference between static and dynamic addressing?
There are numerous function block modes which are permitted. Which of the modes below is best described as the mode the function block desires to be in?
Modbus has standard command codes to allow the master to access information from it's slaves. Which of the commands below would be used to request the content of the slaves holding registers # 40108?
Which of the components below best represents the letter "B"?
From the answers below, chooses the best answer that does not affect the transmission of a signal with metal wire or cable.
Which of the lengths below relates best to a spur cable with 4 field devices connected?
In the unbalanced signal transmission system, which answer best represents the number 2?
Open communication protocols have several disadvantages. Which of the answers provided below represents one that is not a disadvantage?
Which of the answers below best represents the affect of superimposed voltage or current on a signal?
Modbus has standard command codes to allow the master to access information from it's slaves. Which of the commands below would be used to write the contents of a coil to the slave device?